Summer Resources
Summer 2020 Information
Summer Nutrition
Text "Summer Meals" to 97779 for a free summer meal location near you! This site includes date of operations, meals available at each location, meal times and more.
Please arrive as close to the feeding time listed as possible. All food must be eaten on site.
*Breakfast for Tuesday-Friday will be provided with lunch each day. The only morning for breakfast delivery is Monday.
Summer Nutrition Sites:
The full list of sites will be posted as soon as it is available.
Big Red READS
Below is the summer schedule for Big Red READS. Big Red READS is a mobile library that brings books to our K-12 students during the summer months. It is a very rewarding experience to connect with our students in the summer and to promote their continued growth as readers!
Join us this summer for 2020 Big Red READS!
The Big Red READS bus will be coming to your neighborhood!
11:30 - 12:30
Wednesday, June 3
Roan School
1116 Roan Street
Wednesday, June 10
Westwood School
708 Trammell Street
Wednesday, June 17
Blue Ridge School
100 Bogle Street
Wednesday, June 24
City Park School
405 School Street
Wednesday, July 8
Park Creek School
1500 Hale Bowen Drive
Wednesday, July 15
Brookwood School
501 Central Avenue
Free e-books for ALL ages!
www.myon.com
School Name: Get Georgia Reading
User Name: WhitfieldCounty
Password: read
Summer Camps
Dalton Public Schools Camps
- Catamount Baseball
- Catamounts Big Red Boys Basketball Camp
- Catamount YOUTH Football Camp
- All Sports Skills Camp
Catamount Baseball
June 5th, 6th and 7th
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Al Rollins Park
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Al Rollins Park
Who: Rising 1st graders to rising 8th graders
Cost: $55 - pre-register by May 25th or $65 the day of the camp
Register: For info and registration forms: Click Here
Questions: Contact Rhett Parrott at Rhett.parrott@dalton.k12.ga.us
Catamounts Big Red Boys Basketball Camp
June 17 & 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m
DHS Gym
Boys in grades K-8
Cost: $65
For info and registration forms: Click here
Catamount YOUTH Football Camp
Session 1:
Rising 1st - 5th graders
June 1 & 2, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$40
Session 2:
Rising 6th - 8th graders
June 3 & 4, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$40
For info and registration forms: Click here
All Sports Skills Camp
July 15 - 16
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mack Gaston Community Center
All students in 1st through 8th grade.
Cost: TBD
For more information, follow Franks Pinson on Facebook or email him at tfpinson@yahoo.com
www.thefrankpinson.com
Community Camps
- Level UP Youth Leadership Program
- Camp AIM
- Boys and Girls Club
- Broken Heart Ranch Girls Summer Camp
- Camp High Hopes
- Camp Sidney Dew - NWGA Council of Boy Scouts
- Cub Scout Adventure Camp at Camp Sidney Dew - NWGA Council of Boy Scouts
- Community Center Summer Fun Camp
- Creative Arts Guild (Music, Dance, Art, Gymnastics and Theater Day Camps)
- DPRD Summer Classes
- Dalton Rec Department Swim Lessons
- Design and Engineering Days at NWGA College and Career Academy
- Kids Community Learning Center
- Precious Possessions Kids Camp
- Whitfield 4-H Day Camps
- Camp Rising Sun & Camp Sunshine - Dalton Parks and Recreation
- ChristChurch Presbyterian Summer Camps
- Culprit Camp
- Salvation Army Day Camp
- Girl Scouts
- Christian Heritage Day Camps
- Seo Martial Arts
Level UP Youth Leadership Program
Level UP youth leadership program is now enrolling students. There is so much progressing in our nation’s climate and the need to equip our youth is imperative. We will have an information session on May 25 at 6:30 pm @ Mack Gaston Community Center. As our country prepares to open back up, we are dedicated to taking necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Masks are expected to be worn in the building along with temperature checks and hand sanitizing.
Level-UP is a 10 week leadership development program designed to effectively awaken leadership potential in our community youth. With trained, and licensed professionals, Level-UP commits to equipping youth leaders with life-long skills to implement in their communities, schools, jobs, and social networks.
This particular 10 week session will focus on the 1st amendment right. We will be teaching our youth the value of this right and how to use it effectively in their communities and groups, and how to use their “voice” with confidence to lead/influence those around them.
“Make a difference tomorrow by being a better leader today.” Join with us and…. Level-UP!
June 1 Introduction/Defining Leadership & Mental Health Check In - Discussing how the pandemic has effected us personally.
June 8 1st Amendment Right “WHAT IS IT”
June 15 1st Amendment Right (JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVE)
Leaders will have discussion with a Dalton Judge
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON INTEGRITY
June 22 1st Amendment Right (LEGAL PERSPECTIVE)
Leaders will have discussion with a Lawyer
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON ATTITUDE
June 29 1st Amendment Right (LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE)
Leaders will have discussion with Dalton Police Department
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON COMMITMENT
July 6 “Diversifying my World”-Community Speaker
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON VISION
July 13 “Using my Voice”-Community Speaker
WORK ON VISION BOARD
July 20 “Serving my Community”-Community Speaker
Community Field Trip
July 27 “Leading NOW, Blooming where I’m planted”-Community Speaker
August 2 Graduation
Youth will be assigned mentors and will meet with them once a week. Youth will participate in Community Service on Saturdays or assigned day during the week.
Call Audrey Simmons, Assistant Manager 706-463-2414 for enrollment. SPACES ARE LIMITED, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, IF NEEDED.
Camp AIM
Boys and Girls Club
June 1 - July 30
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closings around July 4 will be announced later.
Open to students in 1st grade through 12th grade. Located at their Carl Rollins Unit, Dalton Teen Center and Edwards Park.
How to Register: Go to Boys and Girls Club located at 1013 Underwood Street between 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spots are filling up fast. Programs include mountain bikes, reading lab, gym, outdoor play, field trips and a workforce development program for teens.
Broken Heart Ranch Girls Summer Camp
Camp High Hopes
June 30 - July 2
For children who have had services through NWGA Family Crisis Center - Domestic violence or who have experienced homelessness.
Cost: Free
To Register: Contact your school social worker - must be referred by school social worker or crisis center (Scholarships might be available)
Contact: Laura Mares
706-278-6595
Camp Sidney Dew - NWGA Council of Boy Scouts
Three Sessions:
June 6 - 12
June 13 - 19
June 20 - 26
Who: Open to boys in grades 6 through 12.
Cost: $280 per scout, $110 per adult (first adult free with 5 or more youth)
Contact:
706-235-5545
campdirector@nwgabsa.org
http://linktr.ee/sidneydew
Cub Scout Adventure Camp at Camp Sidney Dew - NWGA Council of Boy Scouts
Two sessions:
June 27 - 30
June 30 - July 3
June 27 - 30
June 30 - July 3
Who: Boys in grades 1 through 5
Cost: $100 per scout (before May 15)
$130 per scout (before June 15)
$85 per adult
Contact: 706-235-5545
campdirector@nwgabsa.org
http://linktr.ee/sidneydew
Community Center Summer Fun Camp
Creative Arts Guild (Music, Dance, Art, Gymnastics and Theater Day Camps)
Classes and day camps for music, dance, art, gymnastics and theatre.
For more information contact:
706-278-0168 or register online at www.creativeartsguild.org
DPRD Summer Classes
Open to students of all ages.
For more information call 706-278-5404 or go to www.mydprd.com
Dalton Rec Department Swim Lessons
Design and Engineering Days at NWGA College and Career Academy
Session 1: June 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 2: June 18, 8:30. a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 2: June 18, 8:30. a.m. to 3 p.m.
Who: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
Cost: Free - Register by May 14!
Contact:
706-278-7373 - Dalton Chamber
Register: Dalton Chamber is hosting this, space is limited. Please register online: Click here
Kids Community Learning Center
Precious Possessions Kids Camp
Whitfield 4-H Day Camps
Dates TBD
Who: Boys and girls in 4th through 12th grade
Contact: Call 4-H at 706-278-8207 or email mcorvin@uga.edu
Office located at 104 S. Thornton Avenue. Spaces are limited based on transportation!
Camp Rising Sun & Camp Sunshine - Dalton Parks and Recreation
ChristChurch Presbyterian Summer Camps
Open to students in grades K-3. Half day and whole day available, cost varies.
Click here for more information or to register: therecplace.com
Contact: 706-529-5859
Culprit Camp
8 weeks total - beginning the first week of June
Who: Boys & Girls in grades 1 - 12
Cost: Varies
Contact: culpritathletics@gmail.com or 423-771-5285
Salvation Army Day Camp
Girl Scouts
Christian Heritage Day Camps
Click here for more informationBoys Basketball Camp
June 7 - 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Boys in grades K-7
Cost: $110
Softball Camp
June 7-8, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Girls in grades 1-7
Cost: $55
Girls Basketball Camp
June 9-11, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Girls in grades 1-7
Cost: $80
Tennis Camp
June 14-17, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
All students in grades K-8
Cost: $110
Theatre Camp
June 14-18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All students in grades K-8
Cost: $135
Boys and Girls Flag Football Camp
June 14-16, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All students ages 6-13
Cost: $65
Cheer Camp
June 21-25, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All students, potty-trained through age 12
Cost: $160
Perf. Training Camp
June 21-25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All students of all ages
Cost: $135
Baseball Camp
June 21-23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Boys in grades 1-7
Cost: $80
Best Week Ever Camp
July 5-9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All students in grades 1-7
Cost: $210
Art Camp (K-2)
July 12-15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
All students in grades K-2
Cost: $95
Art Camp (3-5)
July 12-15, 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
All students in grades 3-5
Cost: $135
STEM Camp
July 19-22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All students in grades 3-5
Cost: $110
Volleyball Camp
July 19-12, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All students in grades 3-7
Cost: $55
Best Week Ever Camp
July 26 - 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All students in grades 1 - 7
Cost: $210
Seo Martial Arts
Weekly from May 31 - August 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who: All children ages 5 - 18
Cost: Weekly rate - $159, Daily rate - $40-$60 (depending on day)
Fees include lunch, field trips, water day and tae kwon do activities
Contact: 706-226-0855
Register: Go to daltontkd.com to register. Call 706-226-0855 or visit Seo's Martial Arts at 1024 Riverburch Parkway, Dalton, Georgia.
DPS Summer School
Safety Tips
Water Safety Facts
- Swimming pools are the most common site for a drowning to occur for children ages 1 to 4.
- 5,209 children in U.S. will sustain nonfatal near drowning-related injuries this year.
- 89 percent of boating deaths of all ages occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instructions.
- The majority of infant drowning deaths happen in bathtubs or large buckets.
- African-American kids ages 5 to 14 are almost three times more likely to drown than white children.
- The use of specially made drain covers, safety vacuum-release systems, multiple filter pumps and other pressure-venting pool filter mechanisms can reduce the risk of entrapment in pools.
Top Tips
- Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult.
- Empty all tubs, buckets, containers and kiddie pools immediately after use. Store them upside down so they don’t collect water.
- Close toilet lids and use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning.
- Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.
- Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates.
- Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a life.
More info at http://safekidsgeorgia.org/
From the State of Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services
Lack of Supervision Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Many individuals have questions regarding at what age children may be left unsupervised. While there are no State laws regarding the supervision of children, DFCS has guidelines which we follow. The guidelines are as follows:
• Children eight years or younger should not be left alone
• Children between the ages of nine years and twelve years, based on level of maturity, may be left alone for brief (less than two hours) periods of time; and,
• Children thirteen years and older, who are at an adequate level of maturity, may be left alone and may perform the role of babysitter, as authorized by the parent, for up to twelve hours.
These guidelines pertain only to children who are not in the Department’s custody. Situations involving children for whom the department has placement responsibility are governed by foster care requirements. There are sometimes circumstances where an unsupervised older child is at risk or where a younger child has the maturity level to be left alone or to care for other children. Some examples are:
• It may not be advisable to leave an older child who has a special condition or disability alone.
• Consideration may be given to a child younger than 13 years, who exhibits strong maturity skills and has participated in a course on babysitting, to be alone or to care for other children. Suggested questions to ask are:
1) Does the child know the emergency plan for the family?
2) Does the child know the parent's phone numbers (work and home)?
3) Can the child demonstrate the plan and recite the numbers?
4) What is the availability of the parent during this time?
5) Are there environmental factors that add further risk to the situation?
6) Are there factors that reduce risk, i.e. supportive/available neighbors?